FALSE IMMIGRATION FRAUD REPORT

[geowrian 22,337]

4 hours ago, jennywhite421 said:

I've been married more than two years but applied for a CR1 as we were married under two years when we did. I wonder if they will change it to a 10 year...... I'm waiting on my green card currently as I emigrated about a month ago.

The visa is based on the marriage length at the time the visa is issued.

The status you enter with is determined at the time you enter the US. If married 2+ years when you enter the US on an immigrant visa, you should get a 10 year card.

[Villanelle 4,122]

19 hours ago, Charmycole said:

Yes, I actually have the notice of action( didn’t know that’s what NOA means), and I had a photocopy of my green card on my phone thankfully and that was what I went with my I-751– I have a job and I’m currently in college so I’m not worried about employment right now. My drivers license doesn’t expire until September 2021– I filed for my removal of conditions January 2019 right after we divorced – I was hoping that my ex would return my documents when he stops being evil but I was wrong (my fault because I was not proactive when it happened, a part of me hoped he would come to his senses). The latest update on my case is— case has been transferred on the website  ( I called and it’s in NBC) 

Well hang in there.  The general process is you file and it sits waiting to be looked at. When they do look at it they will send an RFE if they need more evidence. If you get one you can post it here for advice on how to best respond.  After you respond they can either approve it with no interview or schedule you for an interview.  A percentage of cases are interviewed for quality control so if you get an interview it's not an automatic sign there's a problem. You can bring additional proof to interview as well. Often times if paperwork is lacking they can ask questions in the interview and be able to approve you based on that. If you are denied in the interview you don't automatically lose your GC. You are sent to court. So basically you have many many chances to make your case for bonafide marriage. 

 

You should've asked for your documents as part of the divorce but that ship has passed.  You can still try to send a letter to his commander and see if that helps but in all honesty it sounds like it was an abusive situation and if you are fortunate enough to have cut all contact with him you may not want to restart interacting with him. Especially if you don't have an urgent need for the documents! Keep in mind you will need a stamp or the expire card +noa to renew your DL, and if you end up needing to get a stamp and have to show the i90 to get it you will need 2-3 months for this.  So don't wait until the last minute.  Hopefully you are approved for ROC with no issues before then. 

 

Please come back and update us as needed and don't hesitate to post additional questions if you need to. 

[Charmycole 25]

41 minutes ago, Villanelle said:

Well hang in there.  The general process is you file and it sits waiting to be looked at. When they do look at it they will send an RFE if they need more evidence. If you get one you can post it here for advice on how to best respond.  After you respond they can either approve it with no interview or schedule you for an interview.  A percentage of cases are interviewed for quality control so if you get an interview it's not an automatic sign there's a problem. You can bring additional proof to interview as well. Often times if paperwork is lacking they can ask questions in the interview and be able to approve you based on that. If you are denied in the interview you don't automatically lose your GC. You are sent to court. So basically you have many many chances to make your case for bonafide marriage. 

 

You should've asked for your documents as part of the divorce but that ship has passed.  You can still try to send a letter to his commander and see if that helps but in all honesty it sounds like it was an abusive situation and if you are fortunate enough to have cut all contact with him you may not want to restart interacting with him. Especially if you don't have an urgent need for the documents! Keep in mind you will need a stamp or the expire card +noa to renew your DL, and if you end up needing to get a stamp and have to show the i90 to get it you will need 2-3 months for this.  So don't wait until the last minute.  Hopefully you are approved for ROC with no issues before then. 

 

Please come back and update us as needed and don't hesitate to post additional questions if you need to. 

Thank you so much for your response really, i don’t want to ask him for anything at this point; he has a baby on the way now and a new wife since we divorced a year ago and I really just want to keep him afar and I’m certain he’s not going to help me out anyway. I still have some documents that I can submit if need be. I hope I get approved before September so I can renew my drivers license without problems. Thank you so much for detailed advice— I appreciate you. 

[bobjennyhitched 99]

16 hours ago, geowrian said:

The visa is based on the marriage length at the time the visa is issued.

The status you enter with is determined at the time you enter the US. If married 2+ years when you enter the US on an immigrant visa, you should get a 10 year card.

Awesome thank you  We had delays that's why our visa took so long!

[Charmycole 25]

On 5/25/2020 at 3:24 PM, Paul & Mary said:

Pretty much a non issue with USCIS.  If you have proof that you entered the marriage in good faith you will be fine.   You do need to file a police report about the passport and green card.  The passport is property of the Nigerian government and  green card the US government.

 

If you have filed to ROC and didn't do it as a divorce waiver you will need to update that.

Hey, I have some good news— my green card has been approved. My case updated to “new card is being produced” I wanted to give you an update because you were so kind to me when I needed help with my case. Thank you so much and God bless you! 

[Charmycole 25]

On 5/27/2020 at 12:23 PM, Villanelle said:

Well hang in there.  The general process is you file and it sits waiting to be looked at. When they do look at it they will send an RFE if they need more evidence. If you get one you can post it here for advice on how to best respond.  After you respond they can either approve it with no interview or schedule you for an interview.  A percentage of cases are interviewed for quality control so if you get an interview it's not an automatic sign there's a problem. You can bring additional proof to interview as well. Often times if paperwork is lacking they can ask questions in the interview and be able to approve you based on that. If you are denied in the interview you don't automatically lose your GC. You are sent to court. So basically you have many many chances to make your case for bonafide marriage. 

 

You should've asked for your documents as part of the divorce but that ship has passed.  You can still try to send a letter to his commander and see if that helps but in all honesty it sounds like it was an abusive situation and if you are fortunate enough to have cut all contact with him you may not want to restart interacting with him. Especially if you don't have an urgent need for the documents! Keep in mind you will need a stamp or the expire card +noa to renew your DL, and if you end up needing to get a stamp and have to show the i90 to get it you will need 2-3 months for this.  So don't wait until the last minute.  Hopefully you are approved for ROC with no issues before then. 

 

Please come back and update us as needed and don't hesitate to post additional questions if you need to. 

Hey! I got approved today! I am so happy becauSe I was really worried about my stolen passport and green card. Thank you so much for helping me out and easing my heart when I felt like my world was crashing 

[TBoneTX 45,329]

Such great news!  You must feel wonderful (as you should).  

[Charmycole 25]

9 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

Such great news!  You must feel wonderful (as you should).  

Thank you so much

[Ku Mưa 29]

On 6/5/2020 at 4:50 PM, Charmycole said:

Thank you so much

Congrats. May i know your timeline? Mine is the same as you with waiver and we are in the same service center. Thanks

[Charmycole 25]

8 hours ago, Ku Mưa said:

Congrats. May i know your timeline? Mine is the same as you with waiver and we are in the same service center. Thanks

January 30th 2019 case was received 

November 11 biometrics 

March 2 2020 case was transferred to another office 

approved June 5 

[Ku Mưa 29]

9 hours ago, Charmycole said:

January 30th 2019 case was received 

November 11 biometrics 

March 2 2020 case was transferred to another office 

approved June 5 

Thank you.

[Villanelle 4,122]

Its so wonderful to hear this!! Congrats! 

[Charmycole 25]

17 minutes ago, Villanelle said:

Its so wonderful to hear this!! Congrats! 

Thank you my friend!

[Phoenix777 73]

On 5/26/2020 at 8:50 AM, mindthegap said:

CR-1 is the 2 year permanent resident status you obtain if the marriage was less than two years old.

If married for more than 2 years at the point of obtaining permanent residence you get IR-1, issued with a 10yr card, and don't have to file to remove conditions.

 

Ya, my ex spouse made some false allegations to USCIS, which caused the denial of the original removal of conditions, despite me having switched the joint filing to a divorce waiver.

I am still unaware of the specifics of the allegations - it was fully redacted in my FOIA request result - but one part I do know, as it was cited as the sole reason for denial. I was not presented with the allegations, or given an opportunity to refute any allegations (which breaches USCIS own policies), or to provide evidence to the contrary to disprove the allegations (which I do have) either in writing or at the interview.

 

So yeah, it can happen. Not saying it will happen to you, but it can. 

 

Tell me please, but did you see that redacted file was about his allegations or you just got some redacted/blank papers from FOIA? The reason why I asking, I also submitted this request and just got it today and in shock about how many pages are redacted or completely empty...

[mindthegap 2,590]

6 hours ago, Phoenix777 said:

Tell me please, but did you see that redacted file was about his allegations or you just got some redacted/blank papers from FOIA? The reason why I asking, I also submitted this request and just got it today and in shock about how many pages are redacted or completely empty...

Redactions were throughout - pretty much any personal information about spouse, including photos, documents, even birth certificate.

And yes, any allegations put in the file must have been redacted in the 80 partial redacted & 197 fully redacted pages.

Very strange.